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Selected as an official guide for Abu Dhabi DCT’s Emirati Experiences programme (Al Ain & Al Wathba tours).
Sultan Al Karrani, Senior Emirati Tour Guide and Historian
Sultan Karrani is a proud Emirati national and a highly experienced licensed tour guide working across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. He is passionate about sharing the heritage of the UAE and plays a key role in delivering authentic cultural experiences to visitors from around the world.
As a senior leader in Emirati-led tours, Sultan is recognized not only for his guiding expertise but also for his leadership within the team of Emirati guides. He has been instrumental in shaping meaningful cultural journeys that highlight the UAE’s identity, traditions and modern development.
His work includes conducting private tours for VIP delegates, diplomats and high-profile guests, offering exclusive experiences across some of the UAE’s most iconic landmarks. One of his key areas of focus is guiding visitors through the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, where he provides insightful storytelling that connects architecture, spirituality and Emirati culture.
Sultan has also been featured in media coverage, including a Gulf News article highlighting guided experiences at Al Wathba, where he contributed to raising awareness about the UAE’s natural heritage and conservation efforts. His tours often emphasize education, cultural understanding and environmental appreciation.
In addition, he collaborates with major hotels and hospitality partners to deliver curated cultural understanding sessions. These sessions are designed to help international guests better understand Emirati traditions, etiquette and lifestyle, strengthening cross-cultural connection and awareness.
Through his work, Sultan Karrani continues to represent the UAE as a bridge between cultures, ensuring every guest leaves with a deeper appreciation of Emirati heritage, values and hospitality.
Sultan Al Karrani, Senior Emirati Tour Guide and Historian — Abu Dhabi
Selected as an official guide for Abu Dhabi DCT’s Emirati Experiences programme (Al Ain & Al Wathba tours).
Named as a co-designer of the official Emirati Experiences tour programme; led the Al Wathba nature-reserve tour.
Named in the DCT Abu Dhabi 2017 Annual Report as one of the emirate's accredited Emirati tour guides, where Sultan led a walking tour
Real, named reviews from travellers Sultan has personally looked after, each one verified and published on Google Reviews.
Sultan took us to the Grand Mosque and for a traditional meal at Al Fanar. He explained the customs and the coffee properly, and answered all our questions. Easy to talk to and clearly knows his own culture well.
We did the Al Ain heritage sites with Sultan. He clearly knows the history and told it in a way that was easy to follow. Happy to stop and explain things properly rather than rush us through.
Friendly and patient the whole day. He adjusted the pace so everyone in our group could keep up and made sure we were comfortable. Felt well looked after from start to finish.
Sultan timed the Al Wathba walk well and we got to see the flamingos. He pointed out the birds and explained the reserve. A relaxed, informative morning with a guide who knows the place.
Sultan leads guests on foot through the reed channels of the reserve he has guided since it opened to visitors — timing the walk so they reach the lagoon as the flamingos feed, even under light winter rain.
Briefing the ‘People of Determination’ group reported by Gulf News under the Year of Giving. As one of three Emirati guides who designed the official ‘Emirati Experiences’ programme, Sultan adapts the trail so every guest reaches the flamingos.
Beyond the dunes at golden hour, Sultan takes guests into a working camel farm — feeding the herd, and explaining how Bedouin families raise the animal at the centre of Emirati desert life.
Hosting an Arabiers group at the long majlis table of Al Fanar, the heritage restaurant built to recall 1960s Dubai — walking guests through the dishes, the etiquette and the Arabic coffee ritual.